Riot Gear News & Articles

Preparing your police department’s response to demonstrations in an imperfect world

By now every officer should be trained in crowd control so that a group of them can form anytime to address a violent crowd in the early stages of its development

Plan early and prepare your gear for mutual aid deployment

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During any period of widespread protests, it is important to prep both your equipment and your family in case you are deployed to assist with crowd control

New riot suit from Israel Weapon Industries absorbs kinetic energy

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The GAL Versatile Protective Suit can reduce trauma by up to 95%, the company says

Latvia join NATO Nations and Partners in choosing Avon Protection’s FM50 Mask System

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The Latvian National Armed Forces has awarded a contract to Avon Protection for supply of their market leading CBRN respiratory protection including FM50 mask systems, filters, spares and accessori...

Spotlight: Rampart USA Corporation dedicated to helping LE agencies source and acquire equipment

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The company has built a customer base of hundreds of agencies and forged strong relationships with leading equipment manufacturers from around the world

How to buy riot response gear (eBook)

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Download this Police1 riot response gear buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

Dr. Frank Straub on the LAPD response to George Floyd protests

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A report on the LAPD’s response to mass demonstrations in summer 2020 reveals how acts of violence against police and citizens, extensive property damage and looting caught police off guard

IACP Quick Take: Crowd management lessons learned from Seattle, Minnesota and Boston

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Three police chiefs discuss their department’s response to peaceful protests that became violent because of “bad actors”

Police union building set on fire during Portland riot

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Later, as police dispersed a group that had gathered near North Interstate Avenue, people threw rocks and paint-filled balloons at officers

Police: $23 million lost due to ongoing Portland protests

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“Quite frankly, this is not sustainable," Deputy Chief Chris Davis said at a briefing

Union: Louisville officers told to remove riot gear after deadly protest or face suspension

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A department spokesperson said they wanted to be cognizant that the “presence of officers in heavy gear can elevate tensions”

Readers respond: Are agencies doing enough to prepare LEOs for protests?

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Over the past several weeks, we asked our audience a series of questions about crowd control

Wisconsin governor activates National Guard after state senator attacked, night of violence

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The violence broke out as a group protested the arrest of a Black man who shouted at restaurant customers through a megaphone while carrying a baseball bat

7 cops injured amid unruly crowd at Milwaukee investigation scene

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Authorities denounced the unrest as vigilantism and said some people were reacting to information that had not been proven in the case

Cops disperse protesters trying to tear down Andrew Jackson statue near the White House

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Andrew Jackson's history of violence against Native Americans, notably the Trail of Tears, has made the statue a target for protesters

Why this is a time for tried and true team tactics

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Police officers need to be able to apply the right combination of tactics to maintain or restore peace and personally survive while doing it

5 steps of riot prep: How to do crowd control correctly

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When the world is watching and crowds are at their worst, make sure your officers are at their best

12 things every police department's civil unrest plan needs

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Failure to plan is planning to fail, and that's glaringly evident when large-scale civil unrest breaks out

A 15-point plan to prevent or survive a large disturbance

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Be cognizant of what is working – and what is not – and be flexible enough to change tactics quickly as needed

How to disinfect your duty gear amid COVID-19 concerns

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With lots of misinformation out there on how to prevent contamination of duty gear, here’s a resource that sets the record straight

Rethinking riot gear: Overcoming officers’ biggest challenges

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This one-size-fits-most solution comfortably suits officers

7 charged with rioting after protest in St. Louis County

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Nearly 200 people have been arrested in demonstrations since a judge acquitted former officer Jason Stockley of first-degree murder

St. Louis police face criticism over tactics during violent protests

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An undercover officer and an Air Force lieutenant were among people who say they were arrested last weekend even though they were not participating in protests

Protesters march in St. Louis suburb over fatal OIS

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The protest marks a sixth day of demonstrations in response to judge's decision finding a former officer Jason Stockley not guilty of first degree murder